Welcome to the Gwent Ornithological Society

The Gwent Ornithological Society, founded in 1961, has grown to become one of the most active county bird clubs in Wales. We are proud to have such a dedicated membership and would love to see our Society continue to grow with members all across the county. As a GOS member you will be supporting a Society which works for the protection of birds and their habitats in Gwent. We organise indoor meetings, field trips and outings, and publish regular newsletters, an informative Annual Report and a popular website!

Latest sightings

Thu 20th Feb 2025

Goldcliff lagoons

Spotted Redshank

Wed 19th Feb 2025

Marshy field , Mill Street , Caerleon

Water Rail

Wed 19th Feb 2025

Rogerstone

F blackcap

Latest news

  • Outdoor Meeting at WWT Llanelli
    Thu 13th Feb 2025
    *** Please note*** Change of start time due to marathon in Llanelli. Hi All I’ve just found out that the Llanelli Half Marathon run is taking place on Sunday at 9.00am causing the WWT Centre to delay its opening to 11.00am Having looked at several possibilities ,and taking into account the ...Read here...
  • Request for 2024 Bird Records to be submitted.
    Thu 13th Feb 2025
    Request for 2024 Bird Records A grateful thanks to all that have been submitting their bird records to the Society in recent years.  We’re currently in the process of compiling the next bird report, which will cover the years 2021 and 2022, but importantly we still require you to submit your ...Read here...
  • Indoor Talk – Storm Petrels in Wales and Beyond.
    Sun 2nd Feb 2025
    Hi All, A reminder that Dr Rob Thomas will be presenting a talk concerning Storm Petrels in Wales and Beyond on Wednesday 5th February 2025 – 7.30 pm to 9pm. The talk will be co-hosted between GOS and the Gwent Wildlife Trust @ Chepstow Leisure Center.NP16 5LR. All are Welcome....Read here...
  • Cancellation of Ringing demonstration on Sunday 26th January 2024 at Newport Wetlands.
    Thu 23rd Jan 2025
    Dear members, The weather forecast for this Sunday is unfortunately not very good and therefore the planned ringing demonstration at the Newport Wetlands Reserve has been cancelled.  We will look to reschedule the event with the Goldcliff Ringing Group for later in the year and will let members ...Read here...

Upcoming events

Mar
12
Wed
2025
7:30 pm Indoor Event – The Osprey @ Goytre Village Hall
Indoor Event – The Osprey @ Goytre Village Hall
Mar 12 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
An illustrated talk by Dr. Tim Mackrill, Roy Dennis Wildlife Foundation Goytre Village Hall, NP4 0AR
Mar
26
Wed
2025
9:00 am Outdoor Event – Mynydd Llangatwg @ SO221132 - parking area opposite Ty-yn-y-Coed - w3w: officers.grudging.clockwork
Outdoor Event – Mynydd Llangatwg @ SO221132 - parking area opposite Ty-yn-y-Coed - w3w: officers.grudging.clockwork
Mar 26 @ 9:00 am – 3:00 pm
Outdoor Event - Mynydd Llangatwg @ SO221132 - parking area opposite Ty-yn-y-Coed - w3w: officers.grudging.clockwork
Hill walk for Red Grouse & Moorland Birds
Apr
5
Sat
2025
7:30 pm Indoor Event – Curlew a Return t... @ Goytre Village Hall
Indoor Event – Curlew a Return t... @ Goytre Village Hall
Apr 5 @ 7:30 pm – 9:30 pm
An illustrated talk by Jon Avon, Dartmoor Curlew Recovery Project Goytre Village Hall, NP4 0AR